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Monthly Installment Reminders!

Oct 02, 2018

Paying your monthly installment can be stressful; Don’t let it be! Whether it’s in person or online, paying monthly is very easy! Below you’ll see some of our important accounting facts which will make your experience just a little better!

Tips and Tricks:

There are several ways that you can pay:

o– Your installment is due on the 1st of the month & late on the 4th of the month.

o- Beginning on the 4th, late fees start at $35 and accrue at an additional $5 a day.

5 WAYS TO MAKE YOUR RESUME POP!

Aug 30, 2018

We’ve all been there, applying to countless jobs and never hearing a word back. We can be left feeling discouraged, with little to no motive left to continue looking for the perfect job. Before you close your browser, and shut down your computer, pull up your Resume and let’s take a closer look at the top 5 ways to spruce up your mini self-introduction. Monster.com has come up with 5 ways to make your Resume stand out! Recruiters have said to look at your Resume for no more than 6 seconds before moving onto the next candidate, so let’s make sure every second counts!

1: Respond Directly to the Job Description

Make sure your work experience is relevant to the job you are applying for. We all love Subway, but including that you were a Sandwich Artist when applying for a Corporate Position with a Fortune 500 company, may earn you a trip to the unread pile.

2: Describe Accomplishments, Not Responsibilities.

Highlight what you did best and how, not how you did your best at certain tasks. Your resume should be more than just a summary of what you were supposed to do. A trick you can use to utilize simplify the process, is to use symbols like ! ,@, #, and %. How can these be used? Use ! to express excitement over an accomplishment. @ to mention any noteworthy names. # can be widely used to explain growth financially through accomplishments, which can also coincide with %’s as well!

3: Quantify your Accomplishments

As mentioned before, numbers help recruiters easily understand what you accomplished and how well it was done. The clearer the image, the higher the possibility of you landing the interview is!

4: Use the Summary Section for Distinguishing Details

For those of you who decide to include a summary section, use this as an opportunity to provide further insight into your personal achievements. As Monster.com mentions in their blurb, if you have to mention separately that you are an “excellent communicator,” then odds are you need to work on your communication skills.

5: Ignore Irrelevant Information

As mentioned before, you have 6 seconds to impress a recruiter who’s looking for the perfect candidate. Including only relevant will work best in your favor. Even if your experience does not go as far as wanted, try not to pad your resume with fluff. Doing so can actually end up hurting more than helping.

Follow these 5 tips and your chances of landing the big interview will nearly double! Follow Monter.com for more ways of how you can raise your chances of landing your dream job! Best of luck on your Job hunt!

Spice up your new home!

We’re really excited to meet all of our new residents! Here are some really awesome things to buy for your new apartment!

1: A Twine & Clothespin Photo Display

Whether it’s those great party selfies or your favorite pup, let the world know who you are! For only $20, this is a great opportunity for you to quickly make your new room feel more welcoming!

2: Colorful Pillows/ Pillow Cases!

Let’s be honest, we spend most of our days on our bed lounging around! Why not makes it the most welcoming items in your room. As soon as you open your door, you’ll love seeing how great your new looks and feels! Ranging from $20-$60 dollars, bed sheets and comforters are a great place to start when decorating your room!

3: Amazon Dots

Amazon Dots have grown in popularity over the years, and now they have become a staple in many households! On average, the Amazon dot costs about $40, but with its ability to easily communicate with a growing amount of WIFI enabled devices, its value is worth so much more!